Zero waste grocery store opens in London

Bulk Market in Hackney is a destination for zero wasters, locavores, and nostalgic seniors who love using refillable jars. The zero waste shopping movement is on the upswing, with yet another plastic- and package-free store opening its doors to an eager public. The Bulk Market in Hackney, London, offers more than 300 grocery products in glass jars and large bulk dispensers, from the usual legumes, pastas, and spices, to fresh bread, bamboo toothbrushes, paper-wrapped toilet paper, and dog food, among many others. The products are free from brand names (a liberating shopping experience!) and sourced from local providers, including cooperatives, social enterprises, and community farms, or they are made on site. Bread is made at the Luminary Bakery, which provides employment to vulnerable women. By purchasing locally, the store itself is able to avoid much of the packaging re...